David Bario

May 27, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Nearly four years after federal agents raided the offices of Lindsey Manufacturing Co. looking for evidence of foreign bribery, the government has finally called an end to its tumultuous--and ultimately embarrassing--criminal prosecution.

By David Bario

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March 21, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Dean Boland, one of the few lawyers who hasn't already fled Paul Ceglia's case against Facebook amid allegations of fraud, is going to have to stick around even longer. Meanwhile Ceglia says a new "highly respected, nationally recognized law firm" is about to join his side.

By David Bario

3 minute read

November 12, 2012 | Daily Business Review

A fashion war between ex-spouses Christopher and Tory Burch brings in top-drawer legal talent from Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz.

By David Bario

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March 29, 2013 | The American Lawyer

As Sullivan & Cromwell's Robert Giuffra Jr. promised immediately after his loss to MBIA Inc. earlier this month, Bank of America and Société Genéralé are taking their fight with the bond insurer back up to a New York state appellate court.

By David Bario

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July 11, 2013 | The Recorder

By David Bario

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May 17, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Judge Pauline Newman tore into her Federal Circuit colleagues Thursday for affirming a PTO determination that a patent was invalid, accusing the two-judge majority of ignoring the appellate court's prior decision that the very same patent passed muster.

By David Bario

4 minute read

June 20, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Back in May lawyers for UBS at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom suffered a potentially disastrous defeat in their bid to wipe out sweeping securities claims brought by the conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac against more than a dozen major banks. Now the same judge has given UBS and the other defendants a chance to undo the damage.

By David Bario

3 minute read

September 12, 2012 | The American Lawyer

After putting the Federal Trade Commission through the wringer over a proposed settlement with an online advertiser, a judge in New Jersey ruled Tuesday that she'd finally approve the deal--with a twist.

By David Bario

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November 14, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Despite all the pent-up anticipation, few expected the Justice Department to pack many surprises into its long-awaited guidance on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. And sure enough, the DOJ and SEC pretty much regurgitated positions the government has taken in litigation and policy statements all along.

By David Bario

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January 11, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Goldman Sachs and its lawyers at Sullivan & Cromwell and Paul Hastings can't seem to catch a break in their defense against high-profile claims that the investment bank systematically discriminated against professional female employees. But you can't fault them for not trying.

By David Bario

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